No More Homeless Babies -- Spay and Neuter Emergency!

Money is tight at the moment, and BCC's FRAC needs contributions toward neutering our current crop of kittens! There are only 25, and donations of even $5 would be enormously helpful and appreciated. Please visit our page at YouCaring.com to donate, and thanks!

Buy Cookies & Help Kitties!

Be sure to drop by FRAC on Saturday, December 6, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. for BCC's annual Holiday Cookie Sale!

Last Day: Macy's Shop for A Cause!

Today is the last day to get tickets and raise money and awareness for BCC . . . while saving a bit of money on great shopping at Macy's!

Shop for a Cause at Macy's and Support BCC!


Come on down to BCC's Feline Rescue and Adoption Center THIS AFTERNOON until 2:30, and
TONIGHT between 5:30 and 8:30 to buy your tickets, support BCC, and save!

Gracie: June's Cat of the Month!

There are still two more weekends left for you to visit BCC's Feline Rescue and Adoption Center and meet Gracie, our Cat of the Month for June! Learn more about her below, and don't forget that for the rest of the month, her adoption fee is only $35!

Ice Cream for a Good Cause!

Okay, so it's pretty hard to find anyone who requires a compelling reason to eat amazing Ben & Jerry's ice cream on a balmy June evening. But in case you do, we'd just like you to know that the proceeds from the ice cream you purchase tomorrow (Monday, June 9th) evening between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. will pay for dental work for our BCC FRAC kitties!

Meet Sweet Pea, Cat of the Month for May!

It's not to late to meet our May Cat of the Month, Sweet Pea!!

She'll be taking visitors and making friends every Saturday this month, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. She'd love to see you!

Tips for a Purrfect Thanksgiving

Alice says "Happy Thanksgiving!"

With just a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving, we've been thinking about the many things for which we're grateful. On behalf of all of BCC's cats -- from our feral colonies to our foster kitties to the residents at our Feline Rescue and Adoption Center -- we'd like to thank friends old and new for donations of time, money, publicity, supplies, and all manner of other support. As for the wonderful people who've made room in their lives for one or more of our shelter cats, we'd bet they're expressing their gratitude every day!

As you get ready to share the day with friends and family, here are 5 tips to make Thanksgiving (or any holiday) equally wonderful for your cat.

1. Be mindful of where cats go once company arrives. Some would rather retreat than meet guests, while others might look for any opportunity to slip outside as guests come in. Make sure that indoor cats are in a safe spot during the festivities. If you have a cat who really hates company, set up a “safe room” where she can chill out (be sure to provide food, water, and litter).
   
   
2. Cats plus candles can spell disaster, so if you have a curious feline around the house, you may have more to worry about than simply keeping Kitty out of the entrees. Consider replacing your tabletop candles with LED candles for danger-free ambiance.
   
   
3. Did you know that onions are highly toxic to cats? For this reason, onion-laced gravies and side dishes should not be part of your furry friend's Thanksgiving meal. That doesn't mean he can't enjoy a bit of turkey -- just make sure it's plain. Sneak him a few cooked, chopped giblets, and he'll be in heaven!
   
   
4. Serve your cat before you serve your guests. This way, she can enjoy her meal in peace and have a post-turkey snooze while the "official" dinner is being served.
   
   
5. Give Kitty some quality time before and during the festivities. 15 minutes of playing and petting an hour or so before the guests arrive will be therapeutic for both of you. If he's in a safe room or not hiding under the bed, give him a little attention later on, too. Of course, you'll probably collapse together after everyone's gone, but those little extra visits beforehand will remind your pet that you're thankful for him, too!
   
   
   Stay tuned for updates on BCC's upcoming events as well as profiles of our Featured Cats :)
   
   

Sister Act!

Once in a while, we encounter two cats who, while they might fare perfectly well in separate situations, really do seem happiest together. Athena and Esme are a perfect example of this, which is why we would love for them to go to the same forever home!

These beautiful sisters are about a year old. Athena is more white than black, while Esme is more black than white. You can certainly see a family resemblance, but their personalities are quite different. Esme is the outgoing one, while Athena is quite shy. They're both crazy about laser lights and other toys (if you're carrying one of their favorites, you won't get away without a vigorous play session), and they both love treats. The only thing they love more than treats is each other's company. They'll groom, play, and just chill out with one another; it's wonderful to watch even the simplest interactions between such a sweet and companionable pair.

Esme is fine with being picked up, while Athena isn't just yet. Esme is definitely more touchy-feely than her sibling; we don't know why that is, but they do seem to complement each other perfectly. . . maybe we should have called them Yin and Yang. :)

Athena and Esme are ready to settle into a loving home together. Helping them do just that will be one of the many rewards of sharing your life with this lovely duo. Please pay the girls a visit any Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., and find out if they might be the right match for you!

Spotlight on . . . Silver!

Today, we'd like to focus on a male cat who needs extra attention to help him shine. . .

Silver

Tall, grey, and handsome, Silver is a young adult tabby with energy to burn. Step one in making friends with Silver is to break out a feather on a stick or any other of his favorite toys. Step two is to give him his space until he feels comfortable with physical contact. He's not a cuddly type of guy right now, but the right kind of nurturing could change that.

Ideally, Silver's forever home would be with people who are on board with winning over a somewhat skittish character. Silver's macho personality and boundless energy mean he's better on his own (no cat roomies) with dynamic adult humans who love to play. One of the really fun things about Silver is how physical he is: two (or more!) half-hour workouts per day do wonders for him, but it's very hard for Silver to get that kind of focus at the shelter. We want so much for him to have that chance, so we're reaching out to anyone who “gets” a cat like Silver. He has so much to give to the right person. Could it be you?

Come on down for a play session with Silver on Saturday between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Adopt-a-thon is Today!

Branford Compassion Club's first annual Adopt-a-thon is finally here!!

Come on down and. . .

• Say hello to our dedicated volunteers and learn more about what we do
• Meet, pet, and play with the 80+ kitties up for adoption
• Find out how you can help BCC reach out to cats in need
• Enter to win a backpack full of school supplies
• Adopt the perfect cat -- or cats -- for you!

This is our first adoption marathon ever, but we hope to make it so successful that it becomes an annual event. That means more visitors, more fun, and, of course, more adoptions than on any typical day at the Feline Rescue and Adoption Center. To that end, BCC's usual $95 per cat adoption fee will be reduced to just $50 per cat during Adopt-a-thon, and if you adopt one kitten, you'll get another kitten free!

If you're ready to welcome the love of a cat or kitten into your life, this is the day to do it! Get a jump on the adoption process by downloading our form, or fill one in when you get here -- and don't hesitate to call us at 203-483-MEOW with any questions you may have.

Hope to see you today!

18 Days until our Grand Opening!

The Branford Compassion Club, a non-profit volunteer run feline rescue organization is pleased to announce the opening of the Branford Compassion Club Feline Rescue and Adoption Center!

The grand opening ceremony will be held on February 27, 2011 from noon until 4pm.
Please join us at our new facility at 2037 Foxon Road in North Branford for a tour, cake, coffee, and a visit with our rescued cats and kittens.

Donations of unopened dry and canned kitten and cat food are always welcomed and appreciated.

Please bring your family and friends to celebrate this accomplishment with Branford Compassion Club and our rescued felines! Can't wait to see you all there!

You're Invited to our...

GRAND OPENING

of the

BRANFORD COMPASSION CLUB

FELINE RESCUE AND ADOPTION CENTER

Sunday, February 27th from noon to 4pm

2037 Foxon Road, Route 80, North Branford, Connecticut

Hope to see you there!